The title of this blog comes from one of my favorite hymns."It is Well With My Soul"
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll, Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Not Our Home

We drove up to see our youngest son this weekend to attend a couple of concerts he was in. It has been almost a year since we have had the opportunity to see him play and this was a two for one (one weekend two concerts) We also had a day to do some sight seeing in DC, such a treat because it was a gorgeous day outside. Enjoyed both concerts, the day of touring was fun and the weekend seemed to end as quickly as it began.

Driving home, I remarked to my husband that I felt like I was a little out of place in the area, it was a different culture, (for lack of a better word) it was young, professional, physically active, electronically connected and busy. I enjoyed visiting...always do, but DC is not like home.

Then I started thinking, isn't this how we are to feel here on earth, kind of out of place, strangers in a foreign land. This truth should influence the choices I make, my attitudes, what I hold as valuable and important, how tightly I hold onto things ... the list could on but you get the message. It is so easy for me to lose view of eternity, reminded again that I am just passing through....this earth is not my home.

Hello Maryann, I also love the song It is Well With My Soul!!Because all of this is just the learning curve for our real adventure (with Him).And even you and I will make mention of our blogging days and did it bring Him glory?I would love to keep in touch and become bloggy friends!I can feel a sweet draw to His Spirit from your words.I think it is wonderful that you still have your Momma with you!May His peace and strength be our commom bond.Blessings, Roxy

What good thoughts. I do think that sometimes when I think about how much I like it here and I am reminded there I go again getting too comfortable in a place that isn't home. So nice to get to see your son in two concerts. I bet it was nice. Have a nice weekend.

Truly a wonderful thought...this is not our HOME!! I like that photo of you and your son (I'm assuming that's who's in the picture). How fun that you were able to attend two of his concerts, Maryann. I'm sure it brought you much joy. What does he play?

About Me

I am a follower of Christ, a wife, married 40 years to my best friend, a mom to two grown sons, and a grandmother to four grandchildren. This blog has been a way of recording God's many blessings and how he continues to sustain me and refine me through the stuff of life. My prayer is that it will be an encouragement to those who visit